Social Roots: Putting Down Roots in Spain
Your Home Is Here
You've spent years building a life in Spain. You have friends, neighbors, and a routine that makes you feel part of this community. However, the lack of documents prevents you from feeling fully integrated. We know your heart is already here; now the law needs to recognize it.
"It's not just about being here, but about belonging. Social Roots is the official recognition that Spain is already your home."
The Path to Integration
Social Roots is the temporary residence authorization for exceptional circumstances for those who have lived in Spain for three years and have an employment contract or family ties. It is the gateway to regularization for those who have demonstrated their willingness to integrate and contribute to Spanish society.
We Help You Prove Your Ties
At Legal & Cloud, we help you gather the pieces of your story to present an irrefutable case:
- Integration Report: We advise you on obtaining the social roots report from the Autonomous Community or City Council.
- Contract Management: We verify that your job offer meets all legal requirements to be accepted.
- Complete File: We collect evidence of your stay and ties to ensure the success of your application.
The Destination: Full Citizenship
Obtaining Social Roots means leaving uncertainty behind and embracing a life of opportunities. You will be able to work legally, travel, and continue building your future in the place you have chosen as home.
Procedure Information
📋 Requirements
- Not be a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland
- Be in Spain (not be an applicant for international protection)
- Have remained in Spain continuously for at least 2 years (maximum absences: 90 days)
- Lack criminal records in Spain and in countries of residence for the last 5 years
- Not be listed as inadmissible
- Not represent a threat to public order, security, or public health
- Not be within the period of commitment not to return
- Pay the corresponding fee
AND ALSO MEET ONE of these options:
Option A - Family Ties:
- Have ties to foreigners with legal residence (spouse, registered partner, or first-degree relatives)
- Have sufficient financial means:
- 200% of the IPREM (100% of the resident family member + 100% for the applicant)
- The means must be available in Spain
Option B - Social Integration:
- Favorable social integration report issued by:
- Autonomous Community, or
- City Council of residence
- The report must be issued within a maximum period of 1 month
📄 Required Documentation
General Documents:
- Official application form model EX-10
- Complete copy of passport or valid travel document
- Documentation of continuous stay in Spain for 2 years:
- Municipal registration certificates (empadronamiento)
- Hospitalization or public medical consultation documents
- Municipal, regional, or state documentation
- Criminal record certificate from countries of residence for the last 5 years
If accredited through family ties:
- Certificates proving family ties (marriage, registered partnership, birth)
- Documentation of financial means (200% IPREM available in Spain):
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs of the resident family member
- Other documents proving economic availability
If self-employed:
- Responsible declaration or prior communication (for businesses/services)
- List of required authorizations/licenses
- Documentation of training and professional qualifications
- Documentation of planned investment and job creation
If accredited through social integration:
- Social integration report issued by Autonomous Community or City Council
Fees:
- Form 790 code 052, section 2.3.1
Put down roots with security. Let us guide you through this definitive integration process.
Official Information: Ministry of Inclusion - Sheet 28